"One of the disturbing truths about our criminal justice system is that poor people are much more likely to be convicted and heavily sentenced. The State of Texas has vast resources to spend prosecuting Bernie, but Bernie has no personal financial means to defend himself. Your assistance is the only way to level the playing field."

​--Houston attorney John Raley, pro bono counsel for Michael Morton - who was exonerated after 25 years in prison​

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